"Money is sorely needed..."

Hatch Toyota has given a donation amounting to $2500 to the Humane Society of the White Mountains. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will be matching the donation with an additional $2500. The director of the Humane Society told Mike Leiby of the White Mountain Independent that "the money is sorely needed because donations have suffered significantly during the ongoing recession, and the money will be used to help low income and struggling mountain residents afford spaying and neutering."
Summer months usually increase the number of animals unwanted. Spaying and neutering could help this significantly.
As of now, the Humane Society could use all the donations possible. They need it to help with medical costs as well as the cost to keep the animals clean, fed and watered.
Hatch Toyota picks four charities to donate $2500 each year. The reason Chaz picked the Humane Society this year was because he feels it is often overlooked. With every donation, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., matches it. This allows all Toyota dealers to have a greater impact on their hometowns with each contribution.

Japan

Our deepest sympathies are with the families in Japan who are without homes and loved ones.
Toyota is now moving to donate 300 million yen for relief and recovery efforts. They will also be reviewing other needs as more revelations of the damage come out.
For more updates on this and the plants affected by this tragedy visit www.pressroom.Toyota.com.


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Chairman Wanted

Good news...

Your Toyota is safe as confirmed by NASA and the NHTSA in their extensive testing. We knew it all along, but we'll take it, because it only reestablishes your faith in the product we love.



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Speaking of Presidents

"Each year, Toyota Motor Sales recognizes its stellar dealerships with the prestigious President's Award. It's a very high honor a dealership can receive from Toyota, and is only awarded to those dealerships who have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining Toyota's high standards for customer satisfaction.

One of Toyota's primary goals is to emphasize the entire ownership experience. We want to help ensure that our customers are satisfied not only at the time of purchase, but as long as they own their vehicle. Offering top quality cars and trucks is, of course, the first step - but only the beginning. Toyota dealerships strive to match the quality of our products with the finest service in the industry. In order to qualify as a President's Award winner, dealerships must excel in each of a series of categories, including Customer Sales Satisfaction and Customer Service Satisfaction. Dealerships which meet the requirements in all categories receive name badge recognition at all dealer events, national recognition in an Automotive News advertisement and, of course, the beautiful President's Award Tiffany crystal trophy."

Taken From Toyota. com

Hatch Toyota has been the recipient of this award for 2010.

We are highly honored and feel blessed to have the customers we do.

We know the only way to keep the customer coming back is by doing the things which qualify us for such awards as mentioned above.

Here's to 2011, because we are planning on doing it again.

Presidents and IPads

Starting Thursday, Feb 17 thru Monday, February 21, you come purchase a new 2010 in stock Toyota, you receive a free Apple IPad. 

Yes, let me say it again, purchase a New 2010 in stock Toyota, receive a New Apple IPad. 

Be tech savvy and keep some presidents in your pocket.


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If you have watched the news, you probably know about the NHTSA/NASA study that will be conducted on the Toyota electronic throttle system. In response to the publication of the upcoming extensive testing, Steve St. Angelo, who is Toyotas Chief Quality Officer for North America has been quoted:

"Toyota Welcomes the findings of Nasa and NHTSA regarding our Electronc Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-I) and we appreciate the thoroughness of their review. We believe this rigorous scientific analysis by some of America's foremost engineers should further reinforce confidence in the safety of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. We hope this important study will help put to rest unsupported speculation about Toyota's ETCS-I, which is well-designed and well-tested to ensure that a real world, un-commanded acceleration of the vehicle cannot occur."

"We will continue to develop and equip Toyota and Lexus vehicles with industry-leading safety technologies, including many based on breakthroughs in sophisticated electronics systems. We will also continue to cooperate fully with NHTSA and respected outside experts in order to help ensure that our customers have the utmost confidence in the safety and reliability of our vehicles. Everyone at Toyota - all 30,000 of our team members in the United States and the many thousands of Americans at our dealers and suppliers across the country - is focused on listening to our customers and constantly improving our products and service."

We at Hatch Toyota would like to get behind this statement. We have faith in our product and welcome an extensive study so our valued customers can feel safe driving off of our lot.
We will continue to keep you updated on any other important information pertaining to you the customers, safety.

All information found at www.pressroom.toyota.com.

Accelerated Readers

As a sponsor of the AR (reading program) at Whipple Ranch Elementary School we were more than thrilled when they asked us if we would have the students who were completing and excelling in AR to Hatch Toyota for a fun reward field trip.

In the below freezing temperature buses filled our car lot. It was definitely a great site to see so many children doing well in reading as this is one thing they will need the rest of their lives.

Popcorn and candy were provided by WME Theaters.
A representative from the Show Low Museum came and gave a presentation on how Show Low got it's name.

Hatch toyota had jumpers set up indoors. The kids really enjoyed this. We gave a card to each student as they came in and then drew cards later for gifts.

Each child left with a re-usable water bottle, gift bag, and a $500 off the purchase of a new Toyota for their parents.

It was a good break from the daily grind to do something fun for the children in our community.





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WOW

Congratulations! You the customer have made us the #1 Tundra Dealer in Arizona(that is all the Toyota dealers in the State, even the Phoenix Metropolitan Area!!!)!!
If you haven't participated in making that happen, that's ok!
Come down to our 2 Year Anniversary Sale and see what great deals you can get on a new Tundra, the #1 Truck on the mountain!

Anniversary Sale

Come on down to join us for our two year anniversary sale. January 24-29.

We have the largest selection on the mountain and there will be 0% on select models.
This is the time to buy!

BIG SAVINGS!!!

Hope to see you there!

9 degrees

This morning I got in my car almost frozen solid from the short walk I made to get in. It was a whopping 9 degrees.
It has seemed to be an unusually cold winter. With that in mind I asked our service manager Chris Stearns what tips he had for us in the frigid temps. This is how he responded:

"Tips: Driving warms the car faster than idling. If your concern is not the health of the car, but simply your own creature comforts. Idling is not actually an effective way to warm up a car – it warms up faster if you just drive it. Your vehicle is built with cold weather starts in mind this is why the switch to the New lighter weight oils to provide better protection faster at lower temperatures."

My creature comforts seem a little more important at 9 degrees and besides the health of my car is up to the boys down at Hatch Toyota.

New Year. New Product, and New Deals

It's 2011 !!! woo hoo.
We here at Hatch Toyota, in the Automall are very excited about the New Year. If you haven't stopped by lately come in and browse our huge selection of New and Pre-owned Toyota's.. There are still factory incentives on new Toyota's, like up to $3000. cash back OR ZERO Percent on select models.

Our service team has added yet another service lift to our maintenance facility. We are fully staffed and eager to take care of you and your Toyota (or any other model) we can do it all, from our signature express lube, oil and filter change to a complete engine over haul. Be sure to listen to Q Country (9.25FM) in the mornings for a chance to win a FREE oil change.

Thank you to all of our customers who have supported us. We couldn't do it with out you. From our Hatch Toyota family to yours have a safe and prosperous New Year. Come see us !!

Hatchtoyota.com


Chaz R. Hatch
Owner

A memorial and celebration for Andrea Hatch will be held Tuesday, June 1st at 5 pm at Torreon Golf Club. Hatch Toyota will be closing their doors at 3 p.m. that same afternoon. We will also be closed Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day. Thank you for your patronage, thoughts and prayers.

Some. Sienna. Humor.

I love the look of the new Sienna as well as their awesomely funny commercials!!
Check this out!

Alright so Vacation season is upon us and a lot of us are looking to trim down. I found a great recipe that not only my kids loved but my husband had two of them...(I didn't tell him it was low in fat till after he got done eating, knowing that he is one of the most picky eaters in the world.)





Give it a try.


Send an email to hatchtoyota@gmail.com and let us know what you think with your name and mailing address.


We will draw a winner one week from today for a free oil change!


What could be better than a delicious low fat dinner and a free oil change???





Ingredients
1 pound(s) lean ground turkey
1/2 cup(s) seasoned bread crumbs, Italian-flavor
1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese, such as Parmigiano-Reggiano

1 large egg(s)
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp kosher salt

24 oz canned tomato sauce
20 oz Italian bread, about two 10-inch loaves
1/2 cup(s) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese



Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place oven racks in top 1/3 of oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil that’s been coated with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and salt. Using a tablespoon to scoop out turkey mixture, gently shape a tablespoon of mixture into a small meatball and place on a prepared baking sheet; repeat with remaining ingredients to make 32 meatballs. Bake, shaking pans every 5 minutes to promote even browning, about 10 to 15 minutes.
While meatballs are cooking, slice each loaf of bread into four equal pieces.
When meatballs are done, remove from baking sheets. Place bread on same baking sheets; top each piece with 4 meatballs. Spoon about 3 tablespoons sauce over meatballs in each sandwich; top each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and sandwiches are heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Yields 1 sandwich per serving.
Notes
Scoop out some bread to create better space for the meatballs so they do not fall out of the sandwich when you bite it.Top with fresh basil if desired.





Recipe and picture from www.weightwatchers.com

Medical Advice

Just as a precaution. I was informed by a medical professional (my children's Doctor) today that here in the White Mountains during our WINDY Springs, strep is blown in off the mesas. It runs rampant up here.

The joys of WIND.

Wash your hands and stay out of the wind!!!

Some Humor in these Cold Days

Check out this Ad.

Too funny on a cold snowy day.

Makes you want to be tough and drive one huh?

P.S. If you're not blog friendly click on the word ad and it will take you to the video.

P.S.S. Check out some of the other ads there too....too funny.

P.S.S.S. The ad keeps getting funnier when you watch it more than once because then you can understand the accent.

P.S.S.S.S. How about a bonus Ad?

Consumer Guides Best Buy Awards go to 5 Toyota/Lexus Models

Consumer Guide has been one of the top of the list consumer publications for car consumers. Their staff of veteran automotive editors analyze more than 200 new cars every year, giving in-depth appraisals to help consumers shop with confidence. This year in their 2010"Best Buy and Recommended Awards," they have recognized Toyota and Lexus with 5 "Best Buy" tributes in their respective class, while 9 additional models received "Recommended" awards.
These awards reflect the overall value for the price, in comparison to the competition. Each winner is determined by vehicle performance, economy, reliability, comfort, ease-of-use, and price. Listed are the "Best Buy" winners and "Recommended" winners in the Toyota, Lexus and Scion Brand.

2010 Best Buy Winners
Toyota Prius – Mid size Car
Toyota Avalon – Large Car
Toyota Tacoma – Compact Pickup
Lexus LS – Premium Large Car
Lexus RX – Premium Mid size SUV

2010 Recommended Winners
Toyota Camry – Mid size Car
Toyota RAV4 – Compact SUV
Toyota Highlander – Mid size SUV (my personal favorite in Blizzard Pearl)
Toyota Sequoia – Large SUV
Toyota Tundra – Large Pickup
Toyota Sienna – Minivan
Lexus ES – Premium Mid size Car
Scion xB – Compact Car
Scion tC – Sporty/Performance Car

Have some WHOOPIE this Valentines Day!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Whoopie Pies

1 12-oz. pkg. miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
2 Tbsp. milk
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 recipe Filling
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set aside 1/4 cup chocolate pieces to sprinkle on cookies. In microwave-safe bowl combine 1 cup of the chocolate pieces and 2 tablespoons milk. Microwave on 50 percent power (medium) 1 minute or until melted; stir once. Set aside.
2. In bowl beat butter and peanut butter with electric mixer until combine. Add sugar, soda, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; beat to combine. Add eggs, 1/2 cup milk, vanilla, and melted chocolate; beat until combined. Beat in cocoa powder and flour until combined. Stir in remaining chocolate pieces. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate. Bake 9 minutes or until tops are set. Cool on sheets 1 minute. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely. To assemble, spread flat sides of half the cookies with Filling; top with remaining cookies.
3. Filling: In bowl beat 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup marshmallow creme, and 2 cups powdered sugar with electric mixer until combined. If needed, beat in 2 tablespoons milk until spreading consistency. Makes 30 servings.

Recall

As most of you now know, there has been a recall on certain models. If you are concerned whether or not your vehicle might be one of them or would like more information about this recall please visit

www.toyota.com .

Our service department is working hard and has already completed the fix on some of these recalled vehicles. It won't take much of your time. Please wait for your letter in the mail so you will know when to schedule. We thank you for your patience and hope to regain the trust that you have always had in the Toyota name.

Watch this

Recall Commercial.